Padres ready to defend Santa Clara title

The 2018 Santa Clara Baseball League champion Portage Padres open their season on the road in Neepawa against the Cubs Monday night – the original season opener between the two clubs that was scheduled for May 15 was postponed due to inclement weather.

The reigning champion Padres went 13-1 last year en route to the team’s second league title in three seasons and with many returning players, look poised to make another run.

The Padres’ home opener is set for Wednesday night at 7 p.m. against the Austin A’s at Republic Park in Portage la Prairie. The team’s annual mixed slo-pitch tournament is set for June 15 – for more information or to register, contact Tyler Butler (204-870-5109) or Landon Thompson (204-870-0391).